Baeckea robusta facts for kids

Baeckea robusta is a special type of shrub that grows in Western Australia. It's a plant that stands tall and slim, making it a unique part of the Australian landscape. You can find it mostly along the sunny west coast.

What Does Baeckea robusta Look Like?

This interesting shrub usually grows to be quite tall. It can reach a height of about 0.9 to 2.6 metres (3.0 to 8.5 ft), which is like being as tall as a small car or even taller!

Baeckea robusta is known for its beautiful flowers. These flowers are often white, but sometimes they have a lovely pinkish tint. You can see them blooming for a long time, from June all the way through December.

Where Does Baeckea robusta Grow?

This plant loves to live in certain places in Western Australia. It grows well on sandy plains, which are flat areas covered in sand. You can also find it around rocky areas made of limestone.

It lives along the coast in a region called the Mid West. It also extends south into the northern part of the Wheatbelt region. The plant prefers sandy soils that are found over laterite or limestone.

Who Discovered Baeckea robusta?

The Baeckea robusta species was first officially described by a famous botanist named Ferdinand von Mueller. He was a scientist who studied plants. He wrote about this plant in 1864. His work was published in a book called Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae.